Wetzel's Pretzels Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Wetzel's Pretzels cooks with: butter. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Wetzel's Pretzels
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Original Pretzel | 0.4g |
| Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel | 0.4g |
| Wetzel's Original Pretzel (Unsalted) | 0.4g |
| Cin-A-Bitz | 0.6g |
| Wetzel Bitz | 0.6g |
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| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| OREO Bitz | 10.3g |
| Ranch Dip | 9.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese Dip | 6.0g |
| Jalapeno Cheese Dip | 6.0g |
| Glazed Cin-A-Yum Pretzel | 4.0g |
Every Wetzel's Pretzels item, ranked
All 69 items we have for Wetzel's Pretzels, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Blue Raspberry Granita | 0.0g |
| Kiwi Strawberry Granita | 0.0g |
| Bottled Drink | 0.0g |
| Dip Pizza Sauce | 0.0g |
| Fresh Lemonade Original | 0.0g |
| Fresh Lemonade Strawberry | 0.0g |
| Boba Lemonade Cherry | 0.0g |
| Boba Lemonade Mango | 0.0g |
| Bottled Soda | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea (Large) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer (Large) | 0.0g |
| Fresh Lemonade Strawberry (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Pepsi (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Diet Pepsi (Large) | 0.0g |
| Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Boba Lemonade Mango (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Mountain Dew (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Starry (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Fresh Lemonade Original (Large) | 0.0g |
| Fresh Lemonade Strawberry (Large) | 0.0g |
| Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Fresh Lemonade Original (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Starry (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Starry (Large) | 0.0g |
| Pepsi (Large) | 0.0g |
| Diet Pepsi (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| Mountain Dew (Large) | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (Large) | 0.0g |
| Mountain Dew (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Boba Lemonade Mango (Large) | 0.0g |
| Pepsi (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Diet Pepsi (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Mango Boba Frozen Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Dr Pepper (Regular) | 0.0g |
| Root Beer (X-Large) | 0.0g |
| The Things' Blue Lemonade Freeze | 0.0g |
| Original Pretzel | 0.4g |
| Sinful Cinnamon Pretzel | 0.4g |
| Wetzel's Original Pretzel (Unsalted) | 0.4g |
| Cin-A-Bitz | 0.6g |
| Wetzel Bitz | 0.6g |
| Almond Crunch Pretzel | 0.7g |
| Cheese Meltdown Pretzel | 0.7g |
| Dip Sweet Glaze | 0.7g |
| Almond Crunch Bitz | 0.8g |
| Grateful Garlic Pretzel | 0.8g |
| Jalaroni Pretzel | 1.0g |
| Caramel Dip | 1.0g |
| Cream Cheese Dip | 1.0g |
| Mustard Dip | 1.0g |
| Pepperoni Twist | 1.2g |
| Pizza Bitz | 1.2g |
| Jalapeño Cheese Pretzel | 1.7g |
| Mozzarella Stickz | 1.9g |
| Wetzel Dog | 2.1g |
| Cheese Dog | 2.5g |
| Dog Bites | 2.9g |
| Cheesy Dog Bites | 3.5g |
| Glazed Cin-A-Yum Pretzel | 4.0g |
| Sour Cream and Onion Pretzel | 4.0g |
| Cheddar Cheese Dip | 6.0g |
| Jalapeno Cheese Dip | 6.0g |
| Ranch Dip | 9.0g |
| OREO Bitz | 10.3g |
Frequently asked
Does Wetzel's Pretzels use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Wetzel's Pretzels cooks with: butter. Across the 69 menu items we analyzed, it averages 1.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Wetzel's Pretzels cook with?
Our research indicates: Clarified butter (butterfat) brushed on every pretzel, Bitz, Dog and Stickz per the chain's own Ingredient Statement v.061325 (wetzels.com/assets/pdf/Ingredient-Statement.pdf); the panel agrees (Original Pretzel 0 g fat unbuttered, 8 g fat / 5 g sat buttered = 63% saturated). The beef dog is beef + water + seasonings, no oil. Seed oil appears only in the cheese and ranch dips (soybean) and in a high-oleic oil blend in the Mozzarella Stickz breading. Earlier record claiming a margarine/canola-soybean brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Wetzel's Pretzels use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Wetzel's Pretzels cooks with butter, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Wetzel's Pretzels seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Wetzel's Pretzels cooks with Clarified butter (butterfat) brushed on every pretzel, Bitz, Dog and Stickz per the chain's own Ingredient Statement v.061325 (wetzels.com/assets/pdf/Ingredient-Statement.pdf); the panel agrees (Original Pretzel 0 g fat unbuttered, 8 g fat / 5 g sat buttered = 63% saturated). The beef dog is beef + water + seasonings, no oil. Seed oil appears only in the cheese and ranch dips (soybean) and in a high-oleic oil blend in the Mozzarella Stickz breading. Earlier record claiming a margarine/canola-soybean brush was wrong. Corrected 2026-09-04 from the chain's documents, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Wetzel's Pretzels?
Pizza Bitz is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wetzel's Pretzels, at an estimated 1.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Wetzel's Pretzels?
OREO Bitz is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Wetzel's Pretzels, at an estimated 10.3g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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